The Program

#2 Edition FinTech and InsurTech – Frankfurt & Tel Aviv

HIPA is a 1 month fellowship where young Israeli and German innovators team up to determine how to best leverage technology for a new application. The teams will deliver use-cases for German corporates to welcome an technological advancement in their firm.

The goal of HIPA is to introduce a new application of Israeli technology to the German market.

By uniting the German and Israeli tech-ecosystems and exposing the different styles of entrepreneurship, HIPA fellows & partners are shaping international innovation processes.

Germany

Are you the right fit?

We select a diverse group of top-performing students and young professionals (less than 5 years after graduation) from across Israel and Hessen. The talent has varying backgrounds including engineering, design and business. The common theme is their fresh perspective, innovative thinking and understanding of technology and its application to a business.

Full-time participation for 4 weeks during the month of September is required.

Talent
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Entrepreneurial

Creative solutions and untraditional thinking.

Team-Oriented

Working with new cultures
in new cities.

Skills

Coding, Designing, Business Modeling, Product.

Responsible

This month will require great organization and attention to detail.

Companies
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Entrepreneurial

Drive for innovation.

Team-Oriented

Working virtually with international colleagues demands strong teamwork.

Expertise

As a leader in your field, you enjoy sharing your wisdom.

Network

Build your company by working with top talent.

Your Benefits

Talent
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Gateway

German corporates and the Israeli startup scene.

Opportunity

Scout new technology.

Chance to

Be the bridge between a German corporate and Israeli startup.

Companies
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Innovate

receive a tailor-made solution for your business.

Recruit

Build your company by working with top talent.

Share

your wisdom and industry experience.

Ready to Apply?Applications will close June 25. We will then invite selected candidates for interviews.

FAQ for Participants

FAQ FOR PARTICIPANTS:

Q: What will I be expected to do?
A: You will be working on a team with 2 Germans and 2 Israeli students or young professionals. Your team is dedicated to a German corporate to solve a technological challenge they’re facing. After evaluating their needs, you will scout Israeli technology and introduce new technology to their firm.

Q: What will I learn?
A: Aside from real problem solving experience and exposure to the Israeli and German tech-ecosystems, you will learn how to be a technology consultant. You will receive formal training in the Technological Competence Leveraging methodology. This approach finds new applications of technology to new markets and fields.

Q: What is the time commitment?
A: 4 weeks of full-time work (40 hours/week).

Q: What is the cost?
A: There is no cost. Travel and accomodation in Israel and Frankfurt is fully covered. Please make sure your passport will not expire before April 2018.

Q: What areas of technology will we be working with?
A: You will be scouting technology in the cyber security, data science and artificial intellenge fields.

Q: I still have more questions, who can I talk to?
A: Feel free to email hipa@techquartier.com for any remaining questions.

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FAQ for Corporates

FAQ FOR PARTICIPANTS:
Q: What will my firm gain?
A: Your firm will be introduced to an Israeli technology, fitting your corporate’s need. The technology will be from the fields of cyber security, data science or artificial intelligence – depending on your specific needs. Additionally, with the access to top talent you can use this as an opportunity for recruitment or innovation growth.

Q: What will my HIPA team be doing?
A: Consider your HIPA team an extension of your firm’s innovation department (or the creation of it). They will research and understand your technological needs, perform market research and scout Israeli technologies to solve your problem. They will develop use-cases, run beta tests and deliver an implementation strategy to be applied to your firm.

Q: Why HIPA and not a professional corporate consultant?
A: If you are looking for traditional solutions, then a consulting agency is a better fit for you. However, if you want fresh ideas from young minds, that is exactly what the HIPA fellows will deliver. An agile approach, diverse backgrounds and teamwork in Frankfurt and Tel Aviv create the ideal environment for optimal results.

Q: In what capacity does my firm participate?
A: You will work with your team during the first week in Frankfurt to introduce your company and expose your technological needs. Throughout the 2 months, you are encouraged to regularly communicate with your team. The more you put in, the happier you’ll be with the results. You also have the opportunity to join the trip to Israel for further teamwork time and exclusive exposure to the Israeli tech-ecosystem.

Q: I’d like to learn more about partnership. What are the next steps?
A: Great to hear! Kindly email Melissa Weintraub (hipa@techquartier.com) to set up a meeting to further discuss your company’s interest.

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Application

CV: (attached)

Please answer the following questions to give us a better idea of who you are and your motivations. Answers should be 100 words or less.

Why do you want to participate in HIPA? (You may upload a 60-second video to answer this question)*

Video upload

By the end of the 2 months, your team will form a match between a German corporate technological need and an Israeli technology. What skills do you bring to make this happen?*

Tell us about your favorite startup or entrepreneur in Germany or Israel. What makes them special?*

How did you hear about HIPA?*

Tell us about a project where you worked with a team and delivered a solution.*